Mid East – Page 1434 – Prologue Journal

How Israel’s Security Services Failed to Stop Hamas

New York Times Israel’s military and espionage services are considered among the word’s best, but on Saturday, operational and intelligence failures led to the worst breach of Israeli defenses in half a century. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-security-failure.html

Clashes Along Israel’s Borders With Syria and Lebanon Raise Fears of Another Front

New York Times Continued attacks on Israel’s northern border have deepened unease over the possibility that the conflict — already the broadest invasion in 50 years — could spread. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/middleeast/israel-syria-lebanon-shelling.html

After Hamas Massacre in Israel, Scale of Atrocities Grows

New York Times As Israeli soldiers regain control of areas near Gaza that came under attack, they are finding evidence seen in videos and photos and confirmed by witness accounts of the massacre of civilians by Hamas terrorists. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-war-hamas-deaths-killings.html

Iran’s dangerous game

Jerusalem Post Fueling Hamas’s unprecedented attack on Israel https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-767630

Israeli–Palestinian conflict is ‘between oppressors and the oppressed’: Pakistan

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. “This is a war between oppressors and the oppressed,” Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has said. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/10/10/712474/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian-conflict-is-%E2%80%98between-oppressors-and-the-oppressed%E2%80%99

Nowhere to Hide in Gaza as Israeli Onslaught Continues

New York Times Residents and health authorities say that mosques, hospitals and schools are being targeted by airstrikes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-airstrikes.html

Attack on Israel: What We Know About the Missing or Killed Americans

New York Times Officials confirmed that 14 U.S. citizens were among at least 1,000 people killed during an attack on Israel, and said “20 or more” Americans were missing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-american-deaths-hostages.html

Israel Retakes Towns Near Gaza as Its Military Readies Major Offensive

New York Times “The next step is to move forward, go on the offense,” an Israeli general said, as the country called up more reservists in response to devastating attacks by Palestinian gunmen who killed more than 900 people. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-war-hamas.html

House Disarray Leaves Path for Israel Aid Uncertain

New York Times There is broad consensus in Congress for backing Israel in its war against Hamas, but with the House rudderless and divided, the path for any assistance is uncertain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/us/politics/congress-israel-aid.html

How Hamas Attacked Israel’s Communications Towers

New York Times Satellite imagery and drone videos show damage to infrastructure along the Gaza border shortly after the assault began. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/10/world/middleeast/hamas-israel-attack-gaza.html